ISE-Logomark-Small-Color.png Money Matters!

Individual time needed: 1 hour
Time needed with parent(s)/guardian(s): 1 hour

Are you ready manage your money and use the currency of your destination country?

Questions:
  • What is the currency used in your destination country?
  • What is your planned budget for food, bottled water and other necessities? (Past participants told us they spent an average of about $150 on essentials.)
  • What is your planned budget for gifts and souvenirs to bring back to the U.S.? (Past participants told us they spent an average of almost $200 dollars on non-essentials.)
  • What is the exchange rate between dollars and the currency of your destination country?
  • Will you be able to use a debit and/or credit card in your destination country?

Here are some websites to get you started on your research and planning.

Homework to do with your parent(s) or gaurdian(s):

  • Ask your parents to help you with your budgeting for the program. Use the ISE Program Budget Worksheet to help you discuss your planned and un-planned expenses. ISE Program Budget worksheet.docx
  • Are there any questions you have left over after your research?

Ask your teacher, group leader, travel-mates or call ISE to ask where you might find answers for the questions you still have!